Product Description
KM2_Early - Powerspark Electronic Ignition Kit (Negative Earth) to suit the Early Lucas DM2 Distributor
This electronic kit is designed to replace the points and condenser inside a Lucas 25D distributor, giving you electronic ignition at the turn of your key.The Lucas DM2 Early Distributor was fitted to many classic vehicles from Austin, Hillman, Land Rover, MG, Morris, Reliant, Sunbeam, Triumph, Vanden Plas and Wolseley as well as European marques and is identified by a solid metal arm from the vacuum unit that connects to the points baseplate as opossed to a spring connection (shown in images). Powerspark Ignition are the leading supplier of electronic ignition conversion kits for classic cars. In this video we take a look at the K4 ignition kit for Lucas 45D, the K6 kit for Bosch distributors, the K2 kit for Lucas 25D 23D, K34 kit for Autolite and Prestolite and the K35 for Magneti Marelli distributors as found in the Fiat 500.
Fitment guide for this electronic ignition kit:
This Powerspark Electronic Ignition Kit contains everything needed to convert your car from points & condenser to electronic ignition. Fitting is easy and instructions are included with the packaging, as well as available online and in the video below.
Benefits:
- Easy to install
- Replaces troublesome points and condenser
- No visible difference in your engine bay
- Improved starting
- Improved performance
- Improved durability
- Maintenance free
Requirements:
- To be used with a coil resistance above 1.5 ohms only
- MUST be used with silicone HT leads, NOT COPPER. Click here to browse our range of HT leads.
Powerspark Electronic Ignition explained in more detail:
The kit uses a simple magnetic trigger and optimises dwell to provide a reliable and consistent spark across the rev range. It is easy to install and maintenance free.Each kit comprises a baseplate with electronic module, trigger ring and all wiring. The new electronic baseplate mounts exactly where the points and condenser baseplate sat. The kit connects directly to the coil using the wires provided, red to the positive side and black to the negative side. The ignition kit will automatically shut down if the ignition is left switched on without the engine running to prevent component damage.Powerspark Electronic Ignition Kits are designed to work with a coil resistance above 1.5 ohms, typically 3.0 ohms. Some performance coils operate at a lower resistance and will need the High Energy electronic ignition kit. Full fitting instructions are included with your kit, and plenty more instructions can be found on our blog.
Lucas DM2 (Early) Vehicle List
Make Model Years Lucas Service Number
Alfa Romea Giuletta 55 - 60 40431
Austin A30 52 - 56 40299
Austin A40 Sports 52 - 53 40319
Austin A50 55 - 56 40427
Austin A70 52 - 54 40295
Austin A90 Atlantic 49 - 52 40320
Austin Healey 100-4 53-56 40320
Austin Metropolitan 54 - 55 40284
Austin Taxi 53 - 54 40321
Bedford CA 53 - 54 40289
Citroen 15 52-54 40332
Ford Consul 51 - 56 40244
Humber Hawk 1954 40376
Jewett Javelin & Jupiter 53 - 54 40317
Lanchester 14 1954 40337
Land Rover 53 - 54 40330
MG Magette 54 - 55 40414
Morgan +4 55 - 57 40403
Morris 4 cyl 49 - 53 40299
Morris Commercial LK1 LD2 & LC5 1954 40321
Morris Minor 53 - 56 40299
Riley 1 1/2 litre & 2 1/2 litre 48 - 53 40336
Singer 4AC 4AD and SM1500 53 - 54 40363
Standard 10 1954 40437
Standard 8 1954 40395
Standard Vanguard 53 - 54 40365
Sunbeam 90 & Alpine 55 - 58 40430
Sunbeam Alpine late 1954 40396
Sunbeam Talbot 90 53 - 54 40377
Triumph Renown 53 - 54 40365
Triumph TR2 53 - 55 40403
Vauxhall Wyvern 53 - 54 40289
Wolseley Four Forty-Four 53 - 54 40355
Distributor 40425
Distributor 40428
Distributor 40434
Distributor 40452
Distributor 40463
Distributor 40465
Distributor 40488
Distributor 40669
